This Christ-centered blog is designed to serve stroke survivors, families and friends, through sharing experience and faith. My own stroke came on May 8, 1998. God provided medical professionals, friends, fellow believers, and strength to get me through some struggling recovery times.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

There have been quite a few stories, leading up to the Super Bowl set for this Sunday, about New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi. Click here for an Associated Press story; here for an ESPN.com article.

He and I have a few things in common. In February 2005, Bruschi suffered a stroke, likely brought upon by a patent foramen ovale, a hole between the two upper chambers of the heart. It's a common heart defect that can, in some circumstances, allow blood clots circumvent the lung's natural filtering system -- a recipe for a stroke.

Note to readers

This blog stands for faith in God and better stroke awareness. Everyone should be aware of stroke signs and know what to do. The life you save may be your own. Toward that end, stroke survivors and families are invited to share comments or stories. This is not designed to give anyone medical advice - we might talk about stroke care in general but always, always seek appropriate medical advice.